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Donovan Mitchell's Fourth-Quarter Effort Falls Short as Cavaliers Lose to Thunder

Donovan Mitchell's Fourth-Quarter Effort Falls Short as Cavaliers Lose to Thunder
World Sports · 01:51:43 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance but it was not enough to overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder in a November 4, 2026 matchup at Paycom Center. The game featured Mitchell attempting shots against Thunder defender Jared McCain during the second half.

Player grades from the contest highlighted Mitchell's late-game push, though the Cavaliers ultimately came up short in Oklahoma City. The loss adds to Cleveland's early-season challenges while the Thunder continue to build momentum at home.

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